LOGIN"James, what is it? Didn't I tell you not to disturb me?" Benjamin snapped with irritation. Ever since his master returned into his life, Benjamin has been in a foul mood. He is deceiving his wife again, and it didn't sit well with him. At the same time, he couldn't stop either. Because he owed a blood debt to his master, which should be paid in full. James gritted his teeth in anger, but didn't dare to speak rashly with Benjamin. Because Iris is his trump card, Benjamin is willing to pave the way to reach his trump card. So James endured it silently. "Benjamin, Adil went to meet Iris. But she refused to reconcile. So he is planning a candlelight dinner tonight. You don't mind, do you?" James inquired. Benjamin huffed with irritation. "James, I am telling you one last time. Do whatever it takes. Make sure Iris agrees to this marriage. You don't have to call me for everything. I am only concerned about the results. Am I clear?" he replied with a hint of irritation. James hesi
The next morning, Xavier dropped her off at school before he left for work. He gave Sara's number to Iris so that the two could chat and reunite. What he didn't know was that Iris would meet Natasha Jones. "His Tasha," Iris greeted Tasha, who was standing in front of a well-dressed woman. Tasha's eyebrows were drawn together, and she looked like she was trying to hold herself back. So when she heard Iris, she relaxed a little. But not completely. "Iris, let's go," Tasha muttered before turning away from that woman. But the woman had other plans. "Tasha, will you not introduce me to your friend?" the woman inquired. Tasha's shoulders became rigid. "Why should I? You are not my family. So don't get ideas which you shouldn't," Tasha snapped without turning back to look at the woman. "So rude, I wonder how your uncle would feel when he hears about this," the woman wondered casually. But the underlying threat made Tasha finally turn back and face the woman once again. Iris is co
Desmond and Benjamin stood outside the house where they met their 'Master'. They both looked scared. "I never wanted to meet you again. I wanted to forget the past like a lost cloud," Desmond muttered. Benjamin huffed sarcastically. "You think he will let us? He owns us, remember? Quite literally. We know the drill. Give him what he wants, and we will be good. Last time it was your daughter-in-law and my brother. This time it's those mines. Xavier and Iris are the collaterals," he muttered. "I thought he might not return. I was hoping that we were free. But years of silence later, he came again," Desmond muttered. "Unless he is dead, he will not go anywhere. He is like a shadow. He knows everything. So let's not waste time in empty hopes. Give him what he wants, and he will leave us. If not, we know him better than anyone else," Benjamin reminded Desmond. Desmond clenched his fists around his wheelchair arms. "He is asking for your daughter's happiness. Are you going
In Italy, Stella's residence.... "Mom, why are you so worried? Iris is fine. She is with Xavier. They went out for dinner. He said he will drop her back home," Adam assured Catherine. When Adam returned home after dropping Tasha off at her residence, he found Catherine pacing the length of the foyer with worry. Her complexion looked dull, and she looked stressed. She relaxed when she heard Xavier's name. "It's good that Iris is with Xavier. She will be safe with him. She will be safer there than here, or anywhere," Catherine murmured, feeling relieved. Her weird comment puzzled him. "What do you mean by she will not be safe here? Did you have a nightmare? Are you not feeling well again? Why didn't you go back with dad and allow her family doctor to check you once?" he inquired worriedly. Catherine took a deep, shuddering breath. "Adam, will you think about me as crazy if I tell you that your dad is acting suspicious these days?" she inquired. Adam staggered back in shock. In
In the Starks' residence, Catherine looked upset. "Catherine, this is the first time you've gotten upset with me for more than a day. You should understand that I am doing everything for Iris. Don't blame me for protecting our daughter," Benjamin explained defensively. Catherine refused to look at him. "You met with James this morning?" Catherine inquired firmly. Benjamin stilled. He hid that from Catherine. He knows she will not let him meet with the Morgans. But he is sure Adil messed up a little, but the Morgans are not entirely bad. They had a moment there. "Catherine, I didn't mean to hide it from you. Morgans are not bad. You know that. We have been family friends for years. What happened was a misunderstanding," he tried to explain. But Catherine looked disappointed in him. "You are still supporting them? After the way they treated my daughter, you still went to meet James? For what? To reconsider this marriage arrangement? Don't tell me you agreed?" she demanded.
In the college campus, Iris and Tasha looked a little irritated when they saw Adil waiting near the parking lot holding a huge bouquet. The flowers he was holding are flashy and expensive. It is a trick to gain more attention. A normal bouquet will not gain this much attention. But now, everyone is taking a moment to admire the flowers and the man holding them. Adil is always flashy and demands attention. Today is no different. "What is he doing here again? He is making me feel like an eel who refused to let go once it starts sucking blood," Tasha muttered. Iris liked the way Tasha compared Adil to a blood-sucking eel. He is acting the part perfectly. "Let's just hope that he is here for someone else," Iris hoped. But her hopes are dashed away once he beelined straight towards them the moment he noticed them. "Iris, beautiful flowers for the beautiful lady," he offered the expensive-looking flowers to Iris. But Iris didn't make any moves to take the flowers. She looked at Adil
Iris tossed and turned on her bed, but she couldn't fall asleep. The bed was soft and the room was spacious, maybe too big for her. Because she is unable to sleep. She kept remembering what Susan said about Xavier's parents and his childhood. A bitter smile appeared on her lips. In a way, his li
"Looks like this family needs discipline" a voice from behind Iris made everyone sit straighter. But that voice made Iris feel so happy, that she almost cried. Xavier Knight stood beside Iris, looking as perfect as ever in his signature suit. Today he is sporting slight beard, which gave him an e
Iris slowly regained her consciousness. She is still lingering between wakefullness and her slumber. The smell of antiseptics is the first thing she registered. And then, she heard people talking. Her eyes are still closed, and she could hear a beeping sound from her right. "She is lucky that she
"Iris, come sit here" Chase invited Iris to sit beside him in the seminar hall. Giana was sitting on his other side. "No, Sara saved a seat for me" Iris refused and walked past them. Small tables were arranged with two chairs each in 8 rows. It took 3 hours for them to reach Nashville from Ch







